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State v. Ward

Citations

  • 603 P.2d 857
  • 24 Wash. App. 761
  • 1979 Wash. App. LEXIS 2766

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  • holding that when probable cause exists at the time of the search, a search can be considered incidental to arrest, even if it occurs shortly before the arrest
  • \Probable cause for making a warrantless arrest exists when the facts and circumstances are such as to warrant a prudent or cautious man in believing that the suspect had committed or is committing an offense.\

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Judges: Petrie, Pearson, Reed

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